Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir- Article 92 of J&K Constitution.

TNPSC Current Affairs - June 2018 by TNPSC Guru 

• President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod for imposing Governor’s rule in Jammu & Kashmir after  BJP pulled out its support to PDP.
• J&K Governor NN Vohra  has forwarded his report to President under Section 92 of the constitution of Jammu & Kashmir to impose Governor’s rule in J&K.
• As per Indian Constitution under Article 356, President Rule is imposed in absence of an elected government.
• But in Jammu & Kashmir has its own constitution, as per the Article 92 of J&K it will impose Governor’s rule in absence of elected government for period of 6 months.
• If the elected Government is not elected within 6 months of period, then the provision of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is extended to Jammu & Kashmir and President’s rule will be implemented.